What's the wildest excuse for being late that actually turned out to be 100% true?
A few favourites from the original thread:
• Someone was late because their neighbour's runaway trampoline landed on their car, and the car was stuck until the fire brigade lifted it off.
• Another person said they were late because a flock of birds decided to block the road, and it took a while to shoo them away.
Someone shared a tale from a few years back that still makes them cringe. At a small office of around 20 people, a new hire—let's call him Dan—bonded with the poster over shared interests. A senior coworker suggested getting Dan a birthday gift, and knowing his love of One Piece, the poster bought an anime shirt, wrapped it, and prepped for the big reveal. During the setup, the real birthday person walked in early, and realization hit: there were two Dans! The other Daniel, in his 30s and clueless about anime, was the actual birthday guy. When he unwrapped the shirt, he politely said it w…
Just three days after the new iPhone Duo launched, reports are already coming in that screens are cracking. Some users are sharing photos of their broken displays, and it’s happening pretty fast. Has anyone here picked one up and noticed anything unusual?
Got to try a private chef for a week and now I get why rich folks do it. Someone shared that having meals prepped by a pro means no decision fatigue over what to eat, no shopping, no cleanup—just tasty food showing up. Another person said a proper house cleaner once a week is life-changing because it frees up your whole weekend. What's yours? Tell us in the comments 👇
Nature is wild! 🐜 Someone shared that the zombie-ant fungus doesn't actually touch an ant's brain—it wraps around its muscles like a tiny puppeteer. What other creepy-but-fascinating natural hack surprises you the most?
A hotel worker once shared a perfect moment from a wedding shift. They were carrying trays of salads over rocky ground outside, heading to a big reception in a tent in the parking lot. As they passed a guest holding a beer in one hand and a baby in the other, the guest called out, "Careful not to drop those." Without missing a beat, the worker smiled back and said, "I could say the same to you, sir." The guest smirked, raised his beer, and replied, "Don't worry, I get free refills." A flawless comeback that left everyone grinning—what's the best quick-wi…
Some early owners of Apple's first foldable iPhone are reporting cracks appearing on the device, just weeks after launch. The issue seems to be affecting the display area where the phone bends, raising questions about durability. It's a bumpy start for a highly anticipated product—are you waiting to see how Apple handles this before jumping in?
Someone shared that their boyfriend's curls naturally formed a heart shape! Isn't it amazing how hair can surprise you like that? Have you ever noticed a fun shape in your own hair?
Mass Effect fans have taken their campaign to Times Square, renting a billboard to push for the series' revival. After over 200,000 petition signatures, the group bought a day of screen time for October 26, featuring an animation with a Quarian phrase meaning 'By the homeworld I hope to find one day.' The organizer, Kala Elizabeth, paid just $250 for the ad space and plans to crowdf…
Men who don't play video games, what do you honestly do with all your free time?
A few favourites from the original thread:
• One guy said he spends his evenings reading, learning new recipes, and working on DIY projects around the house.
• Another shared that he fills his time with hiking, meeting up with friends for board games, and practicing a musical instrument.
What's yours? Tell us in the comments 👇
Someone shared that in 2024, a bear nicknamed Chunk was spotted munching through 45 sockeye salmon in just 10.5 hours at a national park. That's roughly 135,000 calories in one go—talk about a serious appetite! 🐻 Would you ever try to match that snack fest, or is that a bit too much fish for you?
Skydance, the studio behind some big action hits, is shaking things up. They're offering voluntary buyouts to employees ahead of possible layoffs, and they're also moving to a full five-day in-office schedule. It's a big shift for a company known for its creative work. What do you think about companies pushing for more in-office time these days?
Emma Clarke
